海角社区 saddened by passing of Founder and retired faculty member Dr. Lawson Drake
The 海角社区 is saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Lawson Drake, 海角社区 Founder, former dean of science, retired professor and founding chair of the Department of Biology, and Prince of Wales College alumnus on April 23, 2025, in Charlottetown. The flags in front of the Kelley Memorial Building have been lowered to half-mast in his memory.
Sacred Fire and Sacred Sweat Lodge Teachings and End of Semester Feast
There will be a special Indigenous Teachings Event hosted by the Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies with support from the Mawi鈥檕mi Indigenous Student Centre, 海角社区 Indigenous Advisor, Indigenous Student Society, Indigenous Studies Minor Society, and 海角社区SU Indigenous Student Representative. The event is open to our 海角社区 Indigenous community of students, staff and faculty along with our Ally partners including our Indigenous Studies Minor students, 海角社区 Student Union Executive, and any IKE class that would like to participate on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
Red Dress Day
Red Dress Day, also known as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People, is observed on May 5. The day honours and brings awareness to the thousands of Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people who have been subject to disproportionate violence in Canada. Red Dress Day was inspired by M茅tis artist Jaime Black鈥檚 REDress Project installation, in which she hung empty, red dresses to represent the missing and murdered women. Red dresses have become symbolic of the crisis as a result of her installation.
National Day of Mourning
The National Day of Mourning (or Workers鈥 Mourning Day) is marked annually in Canada on April 28 to remember those who have lost their lives or suffered injury or illness on the job or due to a work-related tragedy. The day of observance originated in Canada in 1984 and is now recognized annually in over 100 countries. It is also a day to collectively renew our commitment to improve health and safety in the workplace and prevent further injuries, illnesses, and deaths.
President's Town Hall: Let's 'talk' SDGs
The following message was also emailed to 海角社区 students, staff, and faculty on April 24, 2025.
Dear 海角社区 Community,
鈥痀ou may recall that I sent a message in December to 鈥渟ave the dates鈥 for several town halls during the 2025 winter semester.
海角社区 Philosophy Reading Group meeting
The 海角社区 Philosophy Reading Group will meet on Wednesday, April 30, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. in the Lady Slipper Room, Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, 97 Queen Street, Charlottetown. All are welcome.
During this gathering, we will discuss Hannah Arendt's "Labor, Work, Action" from The Human Condition.
The following is a brief bio:
CPA Professional Panel and Networking Night in Charlottetown
Join us for an evening of insights and connection at the Charlottetown CPA Professional Panel and Networking Night on Tuesday, May 6. This exclusive event brings together accounting professionals and aspiring CPAs to discuss career growth opportunities and tips for success in finding employment and working in the accounting industry.
2025 Asian Studies International Speaker Series a success
The 2025 Asian Studies International Speaker Series talks, held on March 27 and April 3, were very successful, said Dr. Edward Chung, director of Asian Studies and the Centre for Korean Studies at 海角社区.
鈥淭he seminars attracted a great combination of many students, professors, and staff members,鈥 he said. 鈥淢any thanks to Dr. Greg Naterer, Vice-President, Academic and Research; Dr. Sharon Myers, Dean of Arts; and those faculty members, students, and staff members who supported and participated in these international scholarly events at 海角社区.鈥